13 best Muslim podcasts to listen to for daily inspiration
Podcasts are awesome. Between commuting to work and doing chores, I find myself listening to at least a couple of hours worth of shows each day on everything and anything, from book reviews and language learning to comedy and entertainment.
I set out to find podcasts with Muslim content or influence that I could make part of my daily listening. Here are some of the shows I found that I intend to follow.
Whether you’re already a podcast listener looking to add some Muslim shows to your podcast diet, or you’re new to podcasts and want to know how to get started, you’re likely to find something you like on this list.
However, because I’m new to some of the podcasts on this list, I’ve yet to be familiar with the different religious ideologies and schools of thought they advocate for. Proceed with caution, and take your time to choose the voices you feel like you can trust.
Getting started with podcasts
Podcasts are to radio what Netflix is to television. The main difference is that most podcasts are completely free to listen to.
A podcast show is made up of audio episodes that you can listen to on your phone or computer. To start listening to podcasts, just choose and download your favorite podcast app, and start following shows you’re interested in so that you can get the latest episodes.
iPhones come with the Apple Podcasts app pre-installed. On Android phones, you can use Google Podcasts. Most podcast creators also publish their shows on Spotify. There are plenty of other podcast apps to choose from, but while you’re still starting out, it’s a good idea to use one of those three popular apps.
1. The Mad Mamluks
The Mad Mamluks is a weekly show on a variety of topics from philosophy to comedy, history, Islamic knowledge, science and activism.
2. ibn abee omar
Omar Usman hosts this podcast geared towards growth and self development. If you’re looking to get motivated and apply Muslim values and teachings to your everyday life, then this podcast is for you.
3. Coffee with Karim
This podcast is hosted by Noor Human Consulting founder Karim Serageldin. It discusses a variety of topics from an American Muslim perspective.
4. Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience
Diffused Congruence is another American Muslim podcast hosted by Parvez Ahmed and Omar Ansari, with new episodes posted each month.
5. Talk Ya Haqq
Talk Ya Haqq is a podcast geared towards Muslim youth.
6. Cambridge Muslim College Podcast
Produced by Cambridge Muslim College, an independent higher education institution based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, this podcast offers khutbah-style episodes by a variety of speakers, on topics such as “Overcoming ego”, and “Being neighborly”.
If you’re looking for a podcast that’s more sober and academic in style, then this one’s for you.
7. Yaqeen Podcast
Produced by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, this is another academic-style podcast offering islamic lectures and conversations on a variety of topics.
8. The Digital Sisterhood
The Digital Sisterhood is a storytelling podcast with touching and inspiring anecdotes.
9. This Muslim Girl
This Muslim Girl is the podcast of an Arab American woman born in Yemen and raised in the Central Valley of California, sharing stories to empower women.
10. Mindful Muslimah Speaks
This is a podcast geared towards Muslim women, with advice on a variety of topics including personal growth, parenting, and love and relationships.
11. Brit-ish Muslim Girl Diaries
This is another female-focused podcast hosted by Amal and Zara, two British Muslims in their early 30's, who share their experiences of growing up in the UK and moving abroad as single Muslims.
12. Muslim Central
If you’re looking for more traditional-style podcasts with khutbahs and sermons by your favorite teachers, you should definitely check out Muslim Central.
Muslim Central is an audio publishing platform with several podcast shows hosted by large, diverse team of Muslim speakers, including household names like Nouman Ali Khan, Omar Sulaiman, and Yasmin Mogahed.
13. Quran Central
If you’re looking to listen to a recitation of the Quran, Quran Central publishes several Quran podcasts with both male and female reciters.
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I’m always on the lookout for more Muslim shows, so if you happen to have a favorite that’s missing from this list, let me know in the comments!
